Operation Spiderweb

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/operation-spider-s-web

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the operation designation?Operation Spiderweb (Ukrainian: Операція «Павутина»)
2. What is the date of operation?June 1, 2025
3. Why did Ukraine use drones in Operation Spiderweb?Ukraine used drones to surprise Russian bases, show they can reach far, and make Russia think its land is safe. The drones also helped avoid traditional air defenses.
4. How far did the drones travel in Operation Spiderweb?Some of the drones flew about 4,300 kilometers (2,700 miles) to hit a base in Eastern Siberia, showing how far they can go.

Covert Drone Attack: A clandestine aerial assault utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles, often with the aim of surprise and plausible deniability.
Strategic Infrastructure: Key facilities and systems vital to a nation's military and economic capabilities, such as air bases and command centers.